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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.52, 253.13 and 117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.52, 253.13 and 117.04 is: 161.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.52 : 253.13 = 117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.52/253.13 = 117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.52x = 253.13 × 117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.52x = 29,626.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,626.34/183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.43

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